21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange

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2026. Jan. 13. 08:00

21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange The ETP offers physically backed exposure to bitcoin and gold in a single investment vehicle.

Bitcoin and ether traders bet on calmer times

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2026. Jan. 13. 07:03

Bitcoin and ether traders bet on calmer times Bitcoin and ether traders are betting on low volatility and reduced near-term risks despite resilient dollar index and tepid demand for spot ETFs.

XRP rises 1% as traders look for the next breakout catalyst

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2026. Jan. 13. 06:52

XRP rises 1% as traders look for the next breakout catalyst Traders are focused on short-term levels, with resistance near $2.10 and support around $2.04.

Traders sell Ether, Solana, XRP rallies; Monero tops $640

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2026. Jan. 13. 06:22

Traders sell Ether, Solana, XRP rallies; Monero tops $640 Analysts suggest macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing prices could support crypto markets in the medium term, with bitcoin potentially reaching $120,000 if sentiment improves.

Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams faces $3 million rugpull allegation after issuing NYC Token

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2026. Jan. 13. 05:27

Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams faces $3 million rugpull allegation after issuing NYC Token On-chain data revealed that a wallet linked to the token's deployer removed $2.5 million in liquidity, prompting accusations of a possible rug pull.

Sneak preview of Senate's unfinished crypto market structure bill shows DeFi protected

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2026. Jan. 13. 03:59

Sneak preview of Senate's unfinished crypto market structure bill shows DeFi protected A partial draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill remains blank on stablecoin rewards and has some protections for decentralized finance, but they're weaker than before.

Stablecoin-rewards compromise, DeFi protections lead new Senate market structure bill

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2026. Jan. 13. 03:59

Stablecoin-rewards compromise, DeFi protections lead new Senate market structure bill A new draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill has a compromise on stablecoin rewards and some protections for decentralized finance.

Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts

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2026. Jan. 13. 03:21

Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts A new ruling freezes a state cease-and-desist order while the court considers whether Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated platform is shielded from state gambling laws.

Bitcoin stalls near $90,000 while traders buy altcoins: Asia Morning Briefing

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2026. Jan. 13. 02:42

Bitcoin stalls near $90,000 while traders buy altcoins: Asia Morning Briefing Leverage has been flushed, and spot demand remains soft, keeping bitcoin range-bound while token unlocks and thin liquidity drive sharp, narrative-led moves in select altcoins.

Crypto market structure bill markup delayed to last week of January, Senator Boozman says

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2026. Jan. 13. 00:00

Crypto market structure bill markup delayed to last week of January, Senator Boozman says Senate Agriculture Committee will finalize crypto market structure legislation by late January after talks advanced over the weekend, Boozman said.

Agriculture version of crypto market structure bill markup delayed to end of January, chair says

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2026. Jan. 13. 00:00

Agriculture version of crypto market structure bill markup delayed to end of January, chair says The Senate Agriculture Committee will finalize crypto market structure legislation by late January after talks advanced over the weekend, Senator John Boozman said.

Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout

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2026. Jan. 12. 23:01

Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout Cardano founder says Trump’s actions have politicized crypto and alienated half the country.

Bitcoin stalls below $92,000 as privacy coins rally; crypto miners surge on Meta AI news

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2026. Jan. 12. 22:16

Bitcoin stalls below $92,000 as privacy coins rally; crypto miners surge on Meta AI news Traders rotated to Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC) and Railgun (RAIL) as bitcoin, ether remain stuck under key resistance levels.

Senator Lummis offers DeFi protections bill as broader market structure draft nears

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2026. Jan. 12. 21:00

Senator Lummis offers DeFi protections bill as broader market structure draft nears Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a standalone bill to press a key point on how blockchain software developers are treated, though crypto market structure observers await the big show.

Staking goes mainstream: what 2026 could look like for ether investors

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2026. Jan. 12. 19:13

Staking goes mainstream: what 2026 could look like for ether investors From fully staked ETFs to customizable institutional vaults, staking is evolving from a secondary consideration into a foundational pillar of Ethereum’s market structure.

CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel

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2026. Jan. 12. 18:52

CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel Mike Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is settling in with the revamping of a new innovation panel with many crypto names.

Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal

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2026. Jan. 12. 18:10

Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal The firm said it has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research, a blockchain-based payment infrastructure provider.

NEAR rises 5.7% to $1.73 before giving back gains

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2026. Jan. 12. 17:46

NEAR rises 5.7% to $1.73 before giving back gains The layer 1 blockchain token advanced on moderately elevated volume but underperformed key benchmarks, raising sustainability questions.

World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin

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2026. Jan. 12. 17:00

World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin The Trump family–backed crypto venture has rolled out World Liberty Markets, a new DeFi app built on Dolomite. DOLO rose by 57% following the announcement.

Trump family-linked World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin

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2026. Jan. 12. 17:00

Trump family-linked World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin The Trump family–backed crypto venture has rolled out World Liberty Markets, a new DeFi app built on Dolomite. DOLO rose by 57% following the announcement.

Wall Street broker Benchmark says this could be a pivotal week for digital assets

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2026. Jan. 12. 16:06

Wall Street broker Benchmark says this could be a pivotal week for digital assets Senate action on market structure legislation could end years of regulatory uncertainty, unlock institutional liquidity and re-rate crypto-linked stocks.

BitMine adds 24,000 ether, but warns accumulation may slow without shareholder approval

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2026. Jan. 12. 15:35

BitMine adds 24,000 ether, but warns accumulation may slow without shareholder approval The largest Ethereum-focused crypto treasury firm lifted holdings to 4.17 million ETH but signaled limits ahead without authorization to issue fresh equity.

BitGo aims to raise $201 million in IPO targeting $1.85 billion valuation

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2026. Jan. 12. 15:31

BitGo aims to raise $201 million in IPO targeting $1.85 billion valuation The company has reported significant revenue growth and achieved profitability with $35.3 million in net income in the first nine months of 2025.

Bitcoin's price hasn't peaked yet and its just a 'mid-cycle' correction, historical data shows

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2026. Jan. 12. 15:13

Bitcoin's price hasn't peaked yet and its just a 'mid-cycle' correction, historical data shows The current drawdown suggests a mid cycle correction rather than a historic cycle top.

Ether to hit $40,000 by 2030 beating bitcoin, Standard Chartered says

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2026. Jan. 12. 15:12

Ether to hit $40,000 by 2030 beating bitcoin, Standard Chartered says The bank sees ether benefiting from sector-specific tailwinds even as broader crypto momentum remains uneven.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 3.1% as Index Trades Flat

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2026. Jan. 12. 14:12

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 3.1% as Index Trades Flat Ethereum (ETH) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, rising 0.9% over the weekend.

XRP stays pinned near $2.05 as the range tightens into a make-or-break zone

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2026. Jan. 12. 13:28

XRP stays pinned near $2.05 as the range tightens into a make-or-break zone The market remains level-driven, with potential for a breakout if $2.08 is reclaimed or a breakdown if $2.04 is breached.

Vitalik Buterin lays out 'walkaway test' for a quantum safe Ethereum

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2026. Jan. 12. 13:15

Vitalik Buterin lays out 'walkaway test' for a quantum safe Ethereum Buterin emphasizes the importance of quantum resistance and scalability, aiming for the Ethereum blockchain to handle thousands of transactions per second.

Strategy makes largest bitcoin purchase since July, adds 13,627 BTC

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2026. Jan. 12. 13:12

Strategy makes largest bitcoin purchase since July, adds 13,627 BTC Strategy purchased 13,267 BTC for $1.25 billion via the use of common stock and it's perpetual preferred equity STRC.

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys $1.25 billion bitcoin, largest purchase since July

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2026. Jan. 12. 13:12

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys $1.25 billion bitcoin, largest purchase since July Strategy purchased 13,267 BTC for $1.25 billion via the use of common stock and it's perpetual preferred equity STRC.

VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure

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2026. Jan. 12. 13:00

VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure The LatAm-based company said the funding will support expansion across the U.S. and Asia.

Tether freezes $182 million in USDT stablecoin across five Tron blockchain wallets

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2026. Jan. 12. 12:46

Tether freezes $182 million in USDT stablecoin across five Tron blockchain wallets The freezes were part of Tether's policy to comply with U.S. Treasury sanctions and were executed in a coordinated manner.

BNB slides to $900 as traders look to havens

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2026. Jan. 12. 12:46

BNB slides to $900 as traders look to havens The token's price action shows signs of indecision, with a tight trading range and fading selling pressure.

Quantum computing threatens the $2 trillion Bitcoin network. BTQ Technologies says it has a defense.

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2026. Jan. 12. 12:30

Quantum computing threatens the $2 trillion Bitcoin network. BTQ Technologies says it has a defense. Post-quantum cryptography specialist BTQ Technologies has introduced ‘Bitcoin Quantum,’ a permissionless fork and testnet of the largest cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin pares Powell-fueled spike as privacy coins outperform: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Jan. 12. 11:40

Bitcoin pares Powell-fueled spike as privacy coins outperform: Crypto Markets Today Bitcoin briefly topped $92,000 on interest-rate uncertainty, while privacy coins hit fresh highs and memecoin activity lifted select altcoins.

UK lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears

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2026. Jan. 12. 10:42

UK lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference.

Dubai bans privacy tokens, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset

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2026. Jan. 12. 09:36

Dubai bans privacy tokens, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications.

Dubai bans privacy token use on exchanges, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset

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2026. Jan. 12. 09:36

Dubai bans privacy token use on exchanges, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt hints at silver-like bull run in Monero

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2026. Jan. 12. 09:35

Veteran trader Peter Brandt hints at silver-like bull run in Monero Monero set fresh records earlier Monday, driven by renewed interest in privacy and upcoming protocol upgrades.

Coinbase pushes back against banks to keep rewarding users for holding stablecoins

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2026. Jan. 12. 09:27

Coinbase pushes back against banks to keep rewarding users for holding stablecoins Disagreements over stablecoin rewards have frayed bipartisan support for the bill, with traders estimating a 68-70% chance of passage this year.

Bitcoin treasury firms linked to Adam Back sign preliminary agreement to combine

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2026. Jan. 12. 09:22

Bitcoin treasury firms linked to Adam Back sign preliminary agreement to combine The proposed deal would take Sweden-based H100 into Switzerland and deepen its institutional bitcoin treasury strategy.

Bitcoin's early gains fade fast as prices fall back below $91,000

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2026. Jan. 12. 09:17

Bitcoin's early gains fade fast as prices fall back below $91,000 Risk sentiment deteriorates as safe havens outperform and equities weaken.

South Korea proposes 5% limit for listed firms’ crypto exposure

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2026. Jan. 12. 07:15

South Korea proposes 5% limit for listed firms’ crypto exposure The proposed guidelines would allow eligible firms to invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value.

India tightens crypto rules to fight money laundering and terror funding

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2026. Jan. 12. 06:00

India tightens crypto rules to fight money laundering and terror funding India's financial intelligence agency has announced stricter identity verification measures for cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent money laundering and terror financing.

Bitcoin rises 1%, Nasdaq futures and dollar drop as Trump-Powell feud escalates

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2026. Jan. 12. 05:16

Bitcoin rises 1%, Nasdaq futures and dollar drop as Trump-Powell feud escalates Bitcoin's price movement diverged from the Nasdaq futures, which fell nearly 0.8%.

Privacy tokens rally as XMR breaks all-time high

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2026. Jan. 12. 04:31

Privacy tokens rally as XMR breaks all-time high XMR, ZEC, SOL and other alts are rallying as BTC remains rangebound

Prediction markets downplay Powell exit risk despite DOJ probe: Asia Morning Briefing

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2026. Jan. 12. 02:18

Prediction markets downplay Powell exit risk despite DOJ probe: Asia Morning Briefing Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are shrugging off the idea that a criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve would have him removed from his role early.

JPMorgan downplays stablecoin threat as local bankers warn of $6.6 trillion risk

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2026. Jan. 11. 19:00

JPMorgan downplays stablecoin threat as local bankers warn of $6.6 trillion risk The ABA sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, saying stablecoins that offer yields will affect its banking members ability to grant loans, but JPMorgan disagrees.

X’s head of product teases crypto-aware ‘Smart Cashtags’ one day after Crypto Twitter backlash

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2026. Jan. 11. 18:11

X’s head of product teases crypto-aware ‘Smart Cashtags’ one day after Crypto Twitter backlash Nikita Bier outlined plans for asset-aware Smart Cashtags a day after criticism from parts of the crypto community over a now-deleted post.

Elon Musks's X teases crypto-aware ‘smart cashtags’ just day after community backlash

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2026. Jan. 11. 18:11

Elon Musks's X teases crypto-aware ‘smart cashtags’ just day after community backlash Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, outlined plans for asset-aware Smart Cashtags a day after criticism from parts of the crypto community over a now-deleted post.

Walmart and Google bet on AI agents to reshape how people shop online

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2026. Jan. 11. 15:55

Walmart and Google bet on AI agents to reshape how people shop online The retail giant said a new Gemini integration reflects a broader shift from search-based shopping to AI systems that can act on a customer’s behalf.

As the market tanks, crypto’s new gold rush is…gold

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2026. Jan. 11. 15:00

As the market tanks, crypto’s new gold rush is…gold The huge spike in onchain gold signals is that DeFi investors are planning to stay in DeFi, even when the tide turns, argues RAAC founder Kevin Rusher.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns decentralized stablecoins still have deep flaws

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2026. Jan. 11. 13:20

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns decentralized stablecoins still have deep flaws The Ethereum co-founder argues that price benchmarks, oracle security and staking incentives remain unresolved challenges for decentralized stablecoins.

Ethereum’s future hinges on zero-knowledge proofs, EF director says

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2026. Jan. 11. 13:00

Ethereum’s future hinges on zero-knowledge proofs, EF director says In a recent interview with CoinDesk, Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang described zero-knowledge as part of Ethereum’s midterm roadmap, pointing to “many amazing breakthroughs” in the past one to two years.

Robinhood explains building an Ethereum layer-2: 'We wanted the security from Ethereum'

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2026. Jan. 10. 19:00

Robinhood explains building an Ethereum layer-2: 'We wanted the security from Ethereum' CoinDesk sat down with Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat, to get an update on its upcoming layer-2 network, its tokenized stocks program, and its staking offerings.

The Senate moves toward a market structure vote: State of Crypto

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2026. Jan. 10. 17:00

The Senate moves toward a market structure vote: State of Crypto Lawmakers will (finally) vote on a market structure bill next week.

Tennessee orders Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to cease sports betting contracts

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2026. Jan. 10. 16:51

Tennessee orders Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to cease sports betting contracts The firms, federally regulated by the CFTC, were told to shut down Tennessee-based activity, refund deposits, and void open contracts by Jan. 31.

Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026

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2026. Jan. 10. 15:31

Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026 The stablecoin sector is expected to grow to $500 billion, while altcoin ETFs are projected to reach $10 billion, driven by regulatory clarity and adoption.

Institutions know a “good” exchange is built for failure

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2026. Jan. 10. 15:00

Institutions know a “good” exchange is built for failure A platform's onboarding polish should not be confused for its ability to execute trades and handle immense volumes, argues Bridgeport co-founder and CCO Chris Soriano.

Hundreds of wealthy investors are using crypto to buy real estate in Europe

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2026. Jan. 10. 14:00

Hundreds of wealthy investors are using crypto to buy real estate in Europe Brighty co-founder Nikolay Denisenko, a former lead backend engineer at Revolut, says his startup has brokered over 100 deals for HNWIs to buy apartments in Europe.

Asset manager VanEck explains how one bitcoin could be worth $2.9 million by 2050

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2026. Jan. 10. 05:16

Asset manager VanEck explains how one bitcoin could be worth $2.9 million by 2050 The asset manager’s base case assumes bitcoin gains traction as a settlement tool and reserve asset over the next 25 years.

Senate Republicans race toward crypto vote on bill with uncertain Democratic buy-in

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2026. Jan. 09. 21:08

Senate Republicans race toward crypto vote on bill with uncertain Democratic buy-in While Senator Cynthia Lummis hints about a circulating Banking Committee draft, the Agriculture Committee says it's still hoping for a bipartisan version.

Bitcoin pulls back to $90,000 as early Friday rally attempt fails

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2026. Jan. 09. 20:01

Bitcoin pulls back to $90,000 as early Friday rally attempt fails U.S. employment data for December was mixed, while inflation expectations edged higher, and the U.S. Supreme Court did not deliver a ruling on the Trump Administration's tariffs.

Crypto crowd could still walk away from U.S. market structure bill if DeFi needs unmet

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2026. Jan. 09. 20:01

Crypto crowd could still walk away from U.S. market structure bill if DeFi needs unmet There are red-line demands from decentralized finance — and backed by the rest of crypto — that remain unknowns as senators finish the draft they'll vote on.

World's largest custodial bank BNY to offer tokenized deposits for institutional investors

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2026. Jan. 09. 19:32

World's largest custodial bank BNY to offer tokenized deposits for institutional investors The initiative mirrors deposit balances on a private blockchain to speed up settlement and unlock liquidity.

Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring

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2026. Jan. 09. 16:45

Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of its sales team exiting, according to one source.

Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation

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2026. Jan. 09. 15:02

Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation The stablecoin issuer’s previously undisclosed investment valued the lender at about $500 million, according to a person familiar with the transaction.

Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says

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2026. Jan. 09. 14:31

Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Flat as Polygon Gains 11.2%

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2026. Jan. 09. 14:09

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Flat as Polygon Gains 11.2% Polkadot (DOT) dropped 1.4% and Ripple (XRP) fell 0.9% from Thursday.

U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell to 4.4%

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2026. Jan. 09. 13:36

U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell to 4.4% Bitcoin continued to hold just above $90,000 in the minutes following the report.

Bitcoin’s ‘time-based capitulation’ nears 50 days, echoing conditions prior to 2025 surge

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2026. Jan. 09. 13:09

Bitcoin’s ‘time-based capitulation’ nears 50 days, echoing conditions prior to 2025 surge The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000.

Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year

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2026. Jan. 09. 13:09

Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000.

Toncoin drops, falls through key support levels in technical breakdown

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2026. Jan. 09. 12:45

Toncoin drops, falls through key support levels in technical breakdown The decline was accompanied by a spike in volume, suggesting large-holder or institutional activity, and analysts see a risk of continued pressure.

Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority

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2026. Jan. 09. 12:26

Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K. subsidiary, marking a key regulatory milestone as Britain moves to bring crypto into its financial framework.

Bitcoin holds near $90,000 as trading volumes shrink, altcoins diverge: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Jan. 09. 11:37

Bitcoin holds near $90,000 as trading volumes shrink, altcoins diverge: Crypto Markets Today Bitcoin remained near $90,000 as trading volumes fell. Thin liquidity fueled choppy price action across major cryptocurrencies, while altcoins were mixed.

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

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2026. Jan. 09. 11:23

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights.

A ruble stablecoin outpaced market leaders last year despite international sanctions

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2026. Jan. 09. 08:44

A ruble stablecoin outpaced market leaders last year despite international sanctions A7A5, a ruble-linked stablecoin few outside Russia had heard of a year ago grew the most of any stablecoin, outpacing both USDT and USDC over the past 12 months.

Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink stakes $170M ETH on Linea network

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2026. Jan. 09. 08:32

Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink stakes $170M ETH on Linea network The strategy combines native Ethereum staking yield with restaking rewards and incentives from Linea and ether.fi, under a qualified custodian structure.

Bitcoin ETF optimism fades as three-day outflows streak erases early-month gains

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2026. Jan. 09. 06:52

Bitcoin ETF optimism fades as three-day outflows streak erases early-month gains Bitcoin ETFs have registered a net outflow of over $1 billion in three days.

Builders behind popular Zcash wallet Zashi to launch new startup 'cashZ'

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2026. Jan. 09. 05:29

Builders behind popular Zcash wallet Zashi to launch new startup 'cashZ' The Zcash protocol remains unaffected despite the governance clash and restructuring with Bootstrap.

Truebit token crashes 99.9% after hacker drains $26.6 million in ether

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2026. Jan. 09. 05:09

Truebit token crashes 99.9% after hacker drains $26.6 million in ether The attack exploited a flaw in an older smart contract, allowing the attacker to buy TRU at no cost and sell it back to extract ether.

XRP slips to $2.12 after liquidations clear both sides of the futures book

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2026. Jan. 09. 04:52

XRP slips to $2.12 after liquidations clear both sides of the futures book Traders absorbed a two-step liquidation reset that left price trapped between $2.07 support and $2.17 resistance.

Bitcoin holds near $91,000 as market awaits Trump tariff ruling: Asia Morning Briefing

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2026. Jan. 09. 01:42

Bitcoin holds near $91,000 as market awaits Trump tariff ruling: Asia Morning Briefing Prediction markets see low odds of a clear Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, a setup that has previously triggered short-term volatility in bitcoin, which then stabilized.

Trump says he won't rescue Sam Bankman-Fried with pardon

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2026. Jan. 08. 22:43

Trump says he won't rescue Sam Bankman-Fried with pardon The president told the New York Times he won't pardon ex-FTX CEO SBF, nor will he be granting help to Sean Combs or Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.

Bitnomial wins U.S. regulator's nod on prediction markets push, joins growing crowd

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2026. Jan. 08. 21:37

Bitnomial wins U.S. regulator's nod on prediction markets push, joins growing crowd U.S. derivatives platform and clearinghouse is focusing on prediction contracts targeted at digital assets movements and economic indicators.

Bank of America upgrades Coinbase to 'buy' as exchange moves beyond crypto

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2026. Jan. 08. 20:11

Bank of America upgrades Coinbase to 'buy' as exchange moves beyond crypto Bank of America said it recommended investors buy Coinbase's stock, pointing to its new products including weekday equities trading and prediction markets.

‘Deeply undervalued’ bitcoin faces continued bear market with no clear upside catalyst

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2026. Jan. 08. 19:22

‘Deeply undervalued’ bitcoin faces continued bear market with no clear upside catalyst Experts say the next major rally may come only when long-term holders are exhausted, and true institutional capital enters the market.

Ethereum scaling network Polygon close to buying bitcoin kiosk firm Coinme, sources say

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2026. Jan. 08. 19:07

Ethereum scaling network Polygon close to buying bitcoin kiosk firm Coinme, sources say Polygon is paying $100 million to $125 million for the bitcoin ATM provider, according to one of the sources.

JPMorgan expands blockchain goals, plans to build ‘interoperable digital money’

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2026. Jan. 08. 18:26

JPMorgan expands blockchain goals, plans to build ‘interoperable digital money’ As Siemens uses JPMorgan's blockchain for FX transfers, the bank plans to scale JPM Coin across privacy-focused and public networks

XRP ETFs see $40M of outflows after eight-week run of inflows

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2026. Jan. 08. 16:42

XRP ETFs see $40M of outflows after eight-week run of inflows The outflow was primarily due to a $47.25 million redemption from 21Shares’ TOXR, while other funds remained stable or positive.

Zcash governance clash tanked the token. Here's why it may not be as big as it seems.

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2026. Jan. 08. 16:29

Zcash governance clash tanked the token. Here's why it may not be as big as it seems. While Electric Coin Company’s development team departed to form a new company, it will still be working on Zcash.

Bitcoin bounces to $90,500 after testing key support of $89,200

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2026. Jan. 08. 16:17

Bitcoin bounces to $90,500 after testing key support of $89,200 The early rally to start the year failed to break past $95,000, setting the stage for the current pullback, according to one trading firm.

Crypto for Advisors: 2026: Crypto and Beyond

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2026. Jan. 08. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: 2026: Crypto and Beyond 2026 is here. The crypto year ahead: banks, stablecoins, tokenization. Discover why the biggest risk for advisors is now under-allocation.

Polygon Labs unveils ‘Open Money Stack’ to power borderless stablecoin payments

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2026. Jan. 08. 16:00

Polygon Labs unveils ‘Open Money Stack’ to power borderless stablecoin payments The system will bring together various elements of the payment stack, including liquidity, orchestration, and regulatory controls.

Optimism proposes OP token buybacks using 50% of superchain revenue

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2026. Jan. 08. 15:15

Optimism proposes OP token buybacks using 50% of superchain revenue Under the proposal, which is set to move to a governance vote on January 22, Optimism would begin monthly buybacks starting in February.

JPMorgan says the crypto selloff may be nearing a bottom as ETF outflows ease

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2026. Jan. 08. 15:11

JPMorgan says the crypto selloff may be nearing a bottom as ETF outflows ease Flow and positioning data suggest the recent crypto market correction may be running out of steam, with early signs of stabilization across ETFs and derivatives.

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